What does clavis mean?
Clavis means (archaeology) A Roman key..
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/ˈkleɪ.vɪs/ · noun
(archaeology) A Roman key..
Iron clavis, the solid web-shaped at the edges to fit the wards in the lock, and having a pointed broach and a kite-formed looped haft.
His hands were restrained by means of a clavis and bolt (of iron), appropriated to each wrist, and united by a padlock.
Homer, with a clavis, I have had possession of some years.
There are many disadvantages in using a clavis intended for another country, which necessarily includes plants that are absent from our islands while it omits some that are present and neglects the peculiarities of our island flora.
Use clavis when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Clavis means (archaeology) A Roman key..
Common synonyms include key, shackles, glossary, identification guide.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Iron clavis, the solid web-shaped at the edges to fit the wards in the lock, and having a pointed broach and a kite-formed looped haft.
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